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Properties of Viscose

 By useing different chemicals and manufacturing techniques, two basic types of rayon were developed. They were visose rayon and cuprammonium rayon. Most of the production was of the viscose rayon type. The cuprammonium rayon was stronger, with a crisper hand or texture capable of being made into more drapable fabrics because of its finer filaments, and was more expensive. Its major end uses were linings and lightweight dresses and blouses.

Rayon is a manufactured fiber composed of regenerated cellulose, as well as manufactured fibers composed of regenerated cellulose, in which substituents have replaced not more than 15% of the hydrogens of the hydroxyl groups. The fiber has a serrated round shape with a smooth surface.

Viscose rayon is a medium-weight fiber with fair to good strength and abrasion resistance. It is hydrophilic(11% moisture regain). The fiber is washable under proper care conditions and is dry cleanable. There are no static or pilling problems.

Viscoserayon loses 30% to 50% of its strength when wet, thus requiring great caution in laundering. It recovers strength when dry. It has very poor elasticity and resiliency. It also shrinks appreciably from washing.

The end uses for viscose rayon include a wide range of products in the apparel, home furnishings and industrial areas(dresses, shirts, lingerie, jackets, slip covers, draperies, medical products, nonwoven fabrics, etc.).
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